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Basonym of Drug
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Duralabha
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Main Synonym
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Dhanvayasa, duhsparsha, yasa, ananta, yavasa
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Regional Name
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Bengali : duralabha
Gujarati : dhamaso
Hindi : dhamasa, yavasa
Tamil : tulaganeri
Telugu : gilaregati
English : Khorasan thorn, virgin's mantle
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Botanical Name
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Fagonia cratica
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Family
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Zygophyllaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Charak samhita : kasahara, hikkanigrahana
Bhavprakash nighantu : guduchyadi varga
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External Morphology
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40-60 cm high herb
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Useful Parts
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Root, whole plant
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Galacto catechine, catechine, beta- phenethylamine
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : Madhura,Tikta, kashaya
Guna : Laghu
Virya : Shita
Vipaka : Katu |
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Action
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Vatapittashamak
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Therapeutic Indication
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Jwarahara (anti-pyretic), kasahara (anti-cough), balya (strengthening), medorogahara (anti-obesity)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Arsha - decoction of yastimadhu, duralabha, badar. And patola is useful as a bath for piles.
2. Raktapitta - the root of duralabha and bhringaraja with rice gruel is beneficial in bleeding disorders.
3. Daha - paste of duralabha, chandana, and nimba is beneficial in burning sensations.
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Dose
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Juice - 10-20 ml, decoction - 40-80 ml
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Formulations
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Agatsyavaleha, khadiradi gutika, vasaghrita
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Adverse Effect
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Not Known
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Remedial Measure
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Not required
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Purification
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Not required
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